Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy can have a significant impact on your daily life. One way to figure out what’s causing your sleep disruption—and determine the best treatment—is by having a sleep study. Sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary, DO, MS discusses what to expect from a sleep study, how you know you need one, and what the results can tell you.

Donating an organ to a person in need can save their life. Living organ donation often allows the life-saving gift to happen faster. David Kwon, MD, PhD, joins us to talk about laparoscopic living donor surgery — specifically for liver transplants — and how this approach to organ donation impacts the lives of both donors and recipients.

Going to work every day in a hostile environment can be harmful to your mental and emotional health, which can, in turn, even lead to physical symptoms. Psychologist Chivonna Childs, PhD, talks about the signs of a toxic workplace and what you can do if you’re experiencing one.

Lead poisoning might not be something you think about regularly. However, it’s important to know about the risks around you. Lead can be found in your environment, in certain products or in your workplace. Pediatrician Roopa Thakur joins us to talk about why lead is dangerous and ways to prevent lead poisoning in our children.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the U.S. That’s why regular screenings are so important: Early detection of any problems, including potentially cancerous polyps, is vital. However, with so many screening choices available—including colonoscopies and at-home tests—which is best? Arielle Kanters, MD takes you through the various colorectal cancer screening options and shares what you can expect.

What does cholesterol do? What’s the difference between good and bad cholesterol? And importantly, what can you do to try to lower your cholesterol? Cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD, tells you what you need to know about cholesterol, including what it is, why it matters so much and how you can naturally lower yours through diet, exercise, stress management and more.

TikTok is great for content related to choreography, cooking and cats… but what about health advice? Every week, a new viral health trend seems to make headlines, as influencers share so-called hacks to cure what ails you. Ear, nose and throat specialist Raj Sindwani, MD, weighs in on some of the most popular — and, in some cases, most dangerous — TikTok trends.

Early in your baby’s life, there aren’t many activities you can do together. It’s all about changing diapers, figuring out feeding patterns and learning sleep schedules. One activity that you can do together is tummy time. We’re joined by pediatrician Matthew Badgett to learn what tummy time is, how often you should do it and how this activity helps your baby develop new skills.

American women are waiting longer than ever to have children, and many now choose to freeze their eggs during their most fertile years in the hopes of improving their chances of getting pregnant later in life. Reproductive endocrinologist Stephen B. Mooney explains the ins and outs of the process and what to expect.

If you’re feeling exhausted and sluggish, and even simple tasks feel overwhelming to complete—or you find yourself so stressed out that you’re quick to get angry or frustrated—you might be experiencing burnout. While frequently associated with a stressful job, burnout can affect many areas of your life and even cause health problems. Dr. Borland discusses the major symptoms of burnout, and provides some tips on how to both deal with this condition.

During the holiday season, it’s understandable that you might overindulge on unhealthy food or get off track with your usual routines. That’s why so many of us see a new year as a chance to adopt healthier habits and diets. Dietitian Maxine Smith explains how mindful eating can help us reassess our lives and revisit our usual routines—or make new ones—in a thoughtful way.

Hearing your child’s first words can be exciting. But what happens when there’s a delay with those words? Speech delays can happen for a variety of reasons and each child’s experience is often unique. Speech language pathologist Kelly Wilber joins us to talk about the signs of a speech delay as well as treatment options to get your child back on track.

Childbirth is a life-changing experience. It’s the final step in a long journey that ends with you holding your little one for the first time. But before you meet your baby, you might have a few questions about what labor and childbirth are really like. OBGYN Salena Zanotti joins us to talk about what happens to your body during labor, birth plans and how much labor hurts.

Loss can be one of the hardest parts of life. It’s a shared experience that we each go through in our own personal way. You might feel you’ve journeyed through your grief and reached a good place just to have a smell or sound send you right back to step one. Reverend Amy Greene, DMin, MDiv, joins us to talk about grief, its stages and ways to find joy as you embark on your journey after loss.

Throughout the pandemic, many of our best parenting routines were disrupted. Screen time increased, bedtime became negotiable and our typical routines were shaken up. Child psychologist Kate Eshleman, PsyD, talks about why routines are important and ways to get them back on track.

Frozen shoulder describes a condition in which the movement of the shoulder becomes limited. This condition can develop for many reasons, but it is very painful and can have a serious impact on your daily life. Luckily, with physical therapy, exercise and other interventions, frozen shoulder is very treatable. Orthopaedic sports medicine specialist Dr. Vikas Patel explains about what causes this condition —and the best ways to approach treatment.

Do you find yourself listing “stressed out” as one of your main feelings during the holidays? You’re not alone. Many people experience stress during the holidays. It can be hard to deal with the stress of large family gatherings – especially if it’s your first big holiday since the start of the pandemic – and crafting the picture perfect celebration. Psychologist Matthew Sacco, PhD joins us to talk stress management and help us find ways to have a happy holiday season.

Maintaining quality of life during a serious illness—or planning for end of life care—can be a tough emotional journey. This holds true whether this care is for yourself or a loved one. Luckily, there are healthcare professionals with experience helping people navigate this journey every step of the way. Laura Hoeksema, MD discusses what you can expect from hospice and palliative care—and why both kinds of care provide such comfort.

When your child tells you they have chest pain, this can sometimes signal problems with their heart. However, most discomfort felt by kids isn’t caused by a serious condition. Pediatric cardiologist Francine Erenberg, MD, discusses the reasons your child might be feeling chest pain—and how to tell when it’s time to worry.

The link between what we eat and how we feel is strong. Many big emotional moments in our lives are paired with certain foods. We reach for our favorite treats for comfort and celebration. But what happens when you find yourself routinely turning to food as a coping mechanism? We talk to psychologist Susan Albers-Bowling, PsyD, about what emotional eating is, how to recognize it and ways to manage it.